Dr. Muhammad Usman Askari

Dr. Muhammad Usman Askari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at University of Central Punjab. Prior to it, he served, for almost a decade, at different teaching and administrative positions at University of Management and Technology, Lahore. Before joining academia, he served for several years in leading national newspapers including Daily Jang and Daily Express. He obtained his PhD in International Relations from University of the Punjab, Lahore. He is the gold medalist in Masters in International Relations and distinction holder in MPhil Political Science. He holds Masters in English Literature as well. He has won the Best Teachers’ Award from UMT in 2020.

Teaching Areas:

Dr. Askari has taught courses (graduate and postgraduate levels) on a wide range of topics including International Relations Theories, Foreign Policy Analysis, Cyber-Security, Intelligence and National Security, Strategic Studies, Maritimes Affairs, Ancient and Modern Political Thoughts, Constitutional Law and other areas of Political Science and International Relations.

Research Interests:

Dr. Askari’s research has been based on the theoretical viewpoints of big Powers Rivalry with more focus on Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea, Geo-political dynamics in Indian Ocean, Blue Economy, Maritime’s affaires, New Great Game, Naval Doctrines, Hybrid warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.

His research often addresses questions related to security issues of South Asia, East Asia and Indo-Pacific regions. He is currently writing a book on the South China Sea Dispute. He supervises thesis in the security and strategic domains of International Security and welcomes only serious students as supervisees.